Author - Steve King

Steve KingSteve King was President and Founder of Community Therapy Dogs Society, a volunteer with Lions Foundation of Canada and a dog trainer.

Columnists - Steve King

New Year resolutions

Nothing resonates more at this time of year than New Year resolutions. A time when we dig deep into our souls and try to convince ourselves that resolutions...

Columnists - Steve King

Hopes for 2021

Most people will agree that 2020 was an “annus horribilis” in so many respects. However, if you were a dog, maybe 2020 was actually one of the best years ever...

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Twas the night before Xmas

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; I’d gone to my crate at the stroke of nine...

Columnists - Steve King

Christmas Dog Movies

This Christmas season looks like it’s going to be pretty quiet for a lot of people so why not get comfy and binge on some of the best Christmas dog movies...

Columnists - Steve King

Dogs’ jaws

Stating the obvious, jaws are there to crush food into a swallowable size. But have you ever wondered whether a dog’s jaw (or bite) is stronger than a human’s...

Columnists - Steve King

Dogs at Christmas

This year with the pandemic affecting us all, Christmas will likely look different than usual. However, there are certain traditions to be maintained and...

Columnists - Steve King

Learning to be around a dog

If you’ve never had a dog and are about to get one (or more), you are likely feeling both excited (I hope) and, maybe, a little apprehensive. You may have...

Columnists - Steve King

US Presidents and their dogs

As so much attention has been given in the media recently to the presidential election in the US, I thought we should take a look at the various dogs that have...

Columnists - Steve King

Joys of walking your dog

Most people recognize that walking can be very therapeutic but I find that walking with your dog can be so much more.  This morning we drove into S.E...

Columnists - Steve King

Bonding with your dog

Merriam-Webster defines bonding as “the formation of a close relationship (as between a mother and child or between a person and an animal) especially through...


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